The 20th Annual Maryland Partners for Justice Conference
Baltimore Convention Center 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesEach year the Maryland Partners for Justice Conference presents a unique opportunity for legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, human services agencies, elected officials, and others to discuss critical issues facing the poor and underrepresented in our state. With an expected number of over 250 attendees, the structure of the day includes a variety of panel discussions related to the delivery of legal services to the poor and disenfranchised, a morning plenary, and a luncheon keynote address by powerful guest speakers with a passion for justice.
Special Education Due Process Hearings
Howard County Autism Society 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MDThis training for lawyers will provide an overview of Special Education Due Process Hearings that will include identifying issues, preparing and filing complaints, procedures and timelines, pre-hearing planning, and litigation strategies.
Hot Tips in Workers’ Compensation (MSBA CLE)
Ecker Business Training Center 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Family Law: Basics and Beyond
This training for lawyers will cover divorce basics including custody, child support, grounds and property filings, marital property settlement agreements, bankruptcy issues and QDROs. Web viewing options available.
Immigration Law Update: Creative Lawyering Strategies in Times of Uncertainty (MSBA CLE)
University of Baltimore, Learning Commons 1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
10th Annual Veterans’ Legal Assistance Conference & Training
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesDesigned for lawyers, law students, veterans, policymakers and other service professionals, this annual conference provides a forum for discussion of critical legal issues facing our veterans. It features substantive panels on hot topics in veterans law and also offers training to volunteer lawyers who commit to provide pro bono assistance to veterans in need.
Veterans Benefits 101 at the 10th annual Veterans Legal Assistance Conference
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training, being held at the 10th annual Veterans Legal Assistance Conference on Friday, June 1, will provide an overview of veterans benefits law and will cover disability compensation, veterans pension, and practice tips for working with the VA.
Run for Justice 5k
Meadowood Regional Park 10650 Falls Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, United StatesRegister now for the Pro Bono Resource Center's 5k fun run or 1-mile walk and support justice for all. To increase your impact, join a team or raise funds from your family and friends! 7:30am Registration 8:00am Race Starts If you would like to pay for your registration with a check, click here to print a registration…
Youth Homelessness: What Lawyers Need to Know
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training will provide an understanding of youth homelessness (local statistics, causes, experiences of youth), cultural competency for working with youth experiencing homelessness, and an overview of HPRP's Homeless Youth Legal Network pro bono initiative. This training is intended for attorneys with previous experience in one of more of the following areas: family law, landlord-tenant, name change, SSI, child welfare, criminal record expungement, civil rights, employment, or other civil legal practice.
Pesky and Persistent Evidentiary Issues in Estate & Trust Litigation (MSBA CLE)
University of Baltimore - Learning Commons Town Hall 1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Advocating for Tenants at Rent Escrow Hearings
University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis training will cover rent escrow actions arising as a defense for tenants in Baltimore City rent court, and provide an overview of the Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day program’s extended representation to tenants at rent escrow hearings. Topics Covered: How bad is bad enough: Qualifying Conditions for Rent Escrow Landlord’s Failure to Repair…
Criminal Record Expungement in Maryland – Bethesda
Marriott International HQ 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, United StatesBeing offered live in Bethesda, Baltimore, and via webcast on-demand, the training will cover Maryland criminal record expungement law, working with low-income and homeless clients, expungement intake and taking a case with HPRP, and the top ten expungement mistakes and how to avoid them.